The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is now accepting applications from students for temporary employment.
Job Title: Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)
Application Deadline: Monday, March 12, 2012
This position is ideal for students looking to gain valuable work skills necessary to prepare you for your future career goals. Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a part of the Student Temporary Employment Program. The STEP Program allows students to gain real, paid work experience while pursuing a college degree. At the agency’s option, students hired under the STEP Program may be converted to the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). Under the SCEP students who successfully complete all work, study, qualifications, and other eligibility requirements may be offered permanent positions with our agency upon graduation.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
WHO MAY APPLY
- High school students
- High School Graduates enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education.
- College students enrolled or accepted for enrollment for at least a half-time course load at an accredited institution of higher education.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must be able to pass a credit and criminal check.
- This position has no promotion potential.
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
- Males born after 12/31/59 – Selective Service Registration required.
DUTIES:
Typical work assignments include:
- Performing clerical support work by applying procedures and practices within established guidelines.
- Typing reports, maintaining files, arranging meetings and preparing travel requests and vouchers as well as conducting research concerning the interpretation and application of a variety of rules and regulations.
- Receiving and directing telephone calls and visitors.
- Establishing, updating, and maintaining office records of various types.
For more information, visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310440100.